Cemeteries in Jefferson County, MT
Jefferson County, Montana has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Whitehall (3), Boulder (2) and Clancy (1). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (14%).
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How Jefferson County compares
Jefferson County has 5.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 46th of 56 Montana counties on this measure.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.3 | 6.2 | 46th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 0.5 | 32nd of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 138 | 11,256 | 17th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 19.7 | 15.9 | 11th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 49 | 36th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 230 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 28 | 4th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 137 | 27th of 56 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Montana counties with the figure available. Compare Jefferson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Jefferson County
- K & L Mortuaries & CrematoryCremation provider · Whitehall · (406) 287-3271
- K & L Mortuaries and CrematoryCremation provider · Boulder · (406) 287-3271
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Jefferson County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Jefferson County, Montana. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Jefferson County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Montana vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Jefferson County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Montana law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.